Castle Farm Campsite
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- Wild camping on the banks of the River Nene near Fotheringhay Castle
- A 10-minute drive to historic Oundle; 25 minutes to Burghley House
- Back-to-basics grass pitches five minutes’ walk from a traditional pub
Site type
15
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, peaceful, and well-maintained campsite with direct river access, ideal for watersports. Visitors praise the stunning location, friendly and helpful staff (especially Kaz), and immaculately clean portable toilets. The site offers a relaxed, back-to-basics experience with ample space and beautiful views. While generally praised for its tranquility, some mention occasional noise from groups and a lack of showers or a dedicated washing-up station. A booking mix-up was reported late season, with the manager resolving it.
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Last updated 11/08/2026
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Lovely campsite - easy river access, don’t drink too much river water
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Love the space around pitches and how quiet the campsite is. Being close to the pub is fantastic for dinner.
Disliked Unfortunately, and nothing the campsite can do, one of our family got d&v from too much River water once we got home.
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From the manager: Sorry to hear this. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the peaceful setting and being so close to the pub, but we’re sorry to hear that someone in your family was unwell after your stay. As mentioned to guests, use of the river is at their own risk, and river conditions can vary considerably, particularly during periods of dry weather and low water levels.
Charles
Beautiful relaxed site! Facilities are simple…
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Liked Beautiful relaxed site! Facilities are simple but very clean and well kept.
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Lovely vibe at the top of…
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Liked Lovely vibe at the top of the hill with views over the village. Vibrant atmosphere but people respect the site rules and it was quiet when we needed to sleep. River access excellent for some gentle kayaking.
Disliked The drinking water was on the gravel road, just outside the camping field, so it wasn't far for me, but I wasnt comfortable sending my child to fetch water alone. I'd have been happier if it was on this side of the fence.
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Can’t fault the site amazing in…
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Liked Can’t fault the site amazing in every way and cleanest porter loos I’ve ever used ( I have a stoma so it means a lot , lax is wonderful kind person too and site is stunning
Disliked Always booked up lol
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The 'off-grid' nature of the site;…
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Liked The 'off-grid' nature of the site; the friendly welcome; the fair price
Disliked Not the campsite's fault but there was a lot of noise until late from tractors working the nearby fields. Spoilt the peace rather a lot for me. Also some late night vehicle movements on the site.
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Loved it, for our first camping trip with paddleboards.
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Liked Location to the river, easy to find and pitch, friendly welcome, informative, very clean
Disliked Nothing
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What’s not to like
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Liked What’s not to like
Great location
Fab river access
Spotless toilets
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Peaceful setting…
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Liked Peaceful setting
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The simplicity was exactly what we…
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Liked The simplicity was exactly what we craved. It was basic, but good basic. The idea of portaloos fills most with terror but these were so clean, they put some of the "better" equipped campsites we have stayed at to shame. The people on site were proper neighbours, Kaz and her gorgeous pup were just lovely, the scenery and the river were beautiful (we barely got out of the river, between kayaking and swimming it was very much our happy place).
Disliked Nothing, we are absolutely coming back!
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From the manager: Thanks Nicola and great photos!
Location for access to the river…
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Liked Location for access to the river and walks is fantastic. Lovely welcome on arrival.
Lots of room so you can pitch up away from others if you wish
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Features
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Castle Farm Campsite
Fotheringhay
Northamptonshire
England
PE8 5HZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.52436°N
0.44443°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Burghley House 8.2 mi
Peterborough Cathedral 9.2 mi
Rockingham Castle 11.7 mi
Barnsdale Gardens 14.1 mi
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park and Gardens 18.5 mi
National Trust
Lyveden New Bield 6.6 mi
Houghton Mill 19 mi
Woolsthorpe Manor 21.1 mi
Peckover House and Garden 26.9 mi
Grantham House 28.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Fotheringhay - Elton - Nassington - Fotheringhay 0.3 mi
ELTON HALL 1.9 mi
APETHORPE HALL 2.5 mi
Wansford 3.9 mi
King's Cliffe and Apethorpe 4.1 mi
Local events
- Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)
Stamford, Lincolnshire 8.6 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Castle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Castle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Castle Farm Campsite? If you fancy having an easy day and staying close to the campsite, have a poke around the ruined castle in Fotheringhay (five minutes’ walk). It has played an important part in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Castle Farm Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Castle Farm Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.